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The Community of Conaree, and the public in general are invited to the Conaree edition of “We Village Dat” on the Conaree Lawn on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6 pm. Come on out to a brief Community Upliftment Activity and experience the culture of Conaree. Listen to the history of the area and be part of the presentation of awards to outstanding individuals in the areas of culture, education, business and sports. Two students will also be recognized for their excellence in cultural activities and academics. Be on hand to find out the individual who will be awarded in…

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer is issuing an urgent health advisory in response to the recent spike in maximum temperatures recorded the RLB International Meteorological Office over the past three days: With extremely warm days experiencing temperatures ranging from 31.4°C to 31.8°C, and an expected continuation of this trend through the week, the Office emphasizes the importance of taking immediate precautions to protect against the adverse effects of these high atmospheric temperatures. Health Tips for the Public: “The recent surge in temperatures presents a significant risk to public health, particularly for the elderly, young children, and those with…

The Human Resources Management Department (HRMD) is pleased to announce that we have partially reopened for business. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time of transition. Please be informed that while we are making strides to fully operationalize our services, we currently do not have access to our file room. This limitation might affect the promptness of some of our services. We are committed to ensuring that your needs are met with the utmost diligence while also prioritizing the health and safety of our workers. A complete reopening of all services is anticipated in the coming weeks, and…

(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts, April 5th 2024); In an effort to significantly enhance the capabilities of land preparation operators at the Department of Agriculture St. Kitts, highly trained and certified Auto Mechanic of Glade and Grove Machinery in Florida, Jason Hodge visited St. Kitts to provide specialised training to heavy equipment operators and staff of the Engineering Unit as well as personnel in the Vehicle Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. By equipping land preparation operators with the necessary skills and knowledge, the Department of Agriculture aims to minimize downtime, reduce repair costs, and improve overall productivity. This initiative is part of a wider capacity…

Today is World Health Day! It is a global health awareness day that is celebrated on April 7, annually. The theme for today’s celebration is: “My Health, My Right.” This year’s theme underscores the fundamental truth, that access to good health is a basic human right. Every human being has the right to the highest attainable standard of health which is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. The right to health is interrelated to other human rights which are in turn linked to the underlying determinants of health including those factors…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 05, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant achievement for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the twin-island nation, now ranks number one in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in terms of human development, as indicated in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR). The UN report, published on March 13, 2024, under the theme: “Breaking the Gridlock: Re-imagining Cooperation in a Polarized World,” indicated that among the countries in the CARICOM, Saint Kitts and Nevis achieved the highest rank, placing 51st out of 193 nations evaluated. In 2023, it recorded an HDI index…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, April 5, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) — Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, alongside his wife Mrs. Diani Prince-Drew, warmly welcomed the 2023 Cohort of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens at their residence on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. This event signifies the Prime Minister’s ongoing commitment to engaging and empowering young leaders in nation-building efforts. Since assuming office, Prime Minister Drew has made it a tradition to host these remarkable teens, providing them with a platform to voice their perspectives on national, regional, and global issues. In a recent Facebook post, the Prime Minister expressed…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 05, 2024 (SKNIS): Scores of children will spend next week crossing a bridge to the past as the Department of Youth Empowerment stages its first-ever Easter Camp under the theme “Is We Culture.” The camp begins on Monday (April 08, 2024) at the Newtown Community Centre. It will engage some 60 registered youth between the ages of eight (8) and 16 years in various activities, including kite making and old-time games such as Mississippi Box, Dog n Bone, marbles and more. The young people will also learn how to make traditional confectioneries such as sugar cake,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 05, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Hunts, a family residing in Nottingham, United Kingdom and who frequently visits St. Kitts and Nevis, made a generous donation of medical supplies to the Joseph N. France General Hospital, earmarked for use in the maternity ward. The items, which range from pain relief machines to breast pumps, will help to ensure that the island’s main medical institution maintains its enviable status as a ‘baby-friendly hospital’. The Baby-Friendly hospital initiative, launched by UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1991, is an accreditation process that requires a hospital to attain…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (5th April 2024) – The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, had the pleasure of welcoming the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Cornelis W. Hersbach, in a courtesy call held following a historic Maritime Border Agreement signed between the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Netherlands the previous day. This agreement, which serves to establish equitable delimitation of all maritime zones between the two nations, was of particular importance during the discussion, as it had been under negotiation since 2014. Given its potential to…